Jilted by Death

Willa Hinshaw #1

by Lynette Hall Hampton

Happy with her new position as associate minister at the First United Methodist Church, Willa Hinshaw is frady for her first wedding in Liverpool, North Carolina. Unfortunately, the groom is left standing at the altar. The bride, Lee Ann Poole, eloped with a local mechanic, much to the dismay of her wealthy parents. Soon afterward, Lee Ann calls from a motel, asking gor Willa's help. But before the minister can learn what's going on, the newlyweds blood-stained car is discovered abandoned. When the jilted groom is found stabbed in his office, willa realizes Lee Ann is in desperate trouble. to find the bride before it's too late, Willa counts on her calm strength to lead her in the right direction. Unfortunately, a killer is ready and waiting....

Genres: Mystery

250 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published August 1, 2010

Reviews

[Sandra R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jilted By Death by Lynette Hall Hampton is such a treat to read. The story opens with the disappearance of a young couple that’s about to get married. Willa, the pastor that is supposed to marry them is quickly involved and along with some sweet, charming characters that attend her church, she embarks on an adventure that puts her in danger at every turn. A charming Cozy Mystery by the author, Jilted By Death is a must-read and a page-turner involving murder, is faith-based, and some local flavor that will keep you wanting more.

[Douglas VanZandt · Rating 1 out of 5]

I lost count of all the typo errors in the book. Why is a Sunday school teacher doing detective work? This book will put you to sleep faster than your satellite guide channel. The plot abruptly ends after they ran out of free meals to describe.. I need to stop this review before I get kicked off good reads.

I would give it zero stars if I could. Worst book of 2021 BY FAR! WORST BOOK OF MY 20s is not an exaggeration.

[Lori Holcomb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really good. The characters are interesting, and engaging. I didn’t figure out the solution until pretty close to the end. I definitely want to read more in this Christian mystery series.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little book. Fast read.

[Kerrie Combs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this super fun read--the twists and turns had me guessing all the way through!! Only feedback to the author, remember how old your leading lady is when you write her dialog.

[Glen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty lame cozy where the detective is a female Methodist minister. None of the characters talk like real people, and it's the type of book where everybody in the small town is a troglodyte except the detective and her couple of friends.

Not good at all.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Happy with her new position as associate minister at the First United Methodist Church, Willa Hinshaw is ready for her first wedding in Liverpool, North Carolina. Unfortunately, the groom is left standing at the altar. The bride, Lee Ann Poole, eloped with a local mechanic, much to the dismay of her wealthy parents. Soon afterward, Lee Ann calls from a motel, asking for Willa's help. But before the minister can learn what's going on, the newlyweds blood-stained car is discovered abandoned. When the jilted groom is found stabbed in his office, Willa realizes Lee Ann is in desperate trouble. to find the bride before it's too late, Willa counts on her calm strength to lead her in the right direction. Unfortunately, a killer is ready and waiting."

A quick fast entertaining read. Willa was a fun main character and being a pastor was nice how she could make friends so very fast. And almost scary how they were almost all killed as soon as she had befriended them! There was lots of action and fun trying to figure out who was the “bad guy”! This was a well plotted plot which anyone enjoying mysteries should like! Off to find more of her books!

[Dharia Scarab · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...

1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.

2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.

3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.

4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.

5 stars... I loved this book! It had earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked enjoyed this book,it would have been a little better if there not so many typing errors through out the book. Good thing I am a very good reader and could figure out the words that were spelled wrong..

[Candace · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice, easy read. Only problem I had was the poor editing! Hope her other books are edited better!

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable ending, lacking character development.

[Kanesha Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It had everything: suspense, romance and humor. The character was easy to follow and definitely unique to the story.